Native Americans say lifting protection of grizzly bear violates religion | Religion | stltoday.com July 12, 2017Native American tribes, clans and leaders from seven U.S. states and Canada say the U.S. government’s decision to lift protections for grizzly bears in the Yellowstone National Park area violates the groups’ religious freedom. Source: Native Americans say lifting protection of grizzly bear violates religion | Religion | stltoday.com